130. Pride in Motion: Inclusive Fitness and Body-Positive Coaching (with Roy Belzer)

A Jaded Gay

In previous episodes, we’ve delved into the complex relationship gay men often have with body image shaped by societal expectations and stereotypes that idealize a lean, muscular physique, leading many to experience feelings of inadequacy and self-consciousness about their appearance. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, gay and bisexual boys are significantly more likely to engage in harmful behaviors such as fasting, vomiting, or using laxatives and diet pills to control their weight.
In this episode, Roy Belzer, a body-positive fitness coach, joins us to share his personal journey with body image, discuss how he overcame disordered eating, and highlight the importance of inclusive fitness for the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community.
Related Episodes:

• Listen to Episode 32. Gay Men and Body Obsession
• Listen to Episode 82. Gay Gym Culture
• Listen to Episode 91. Fat and Fabulous: Embrace Body Positivity (with Matthew Simko)

Additional Resources:

• Learn More About Roy Belzer
• Schedule a Chat with Roy
• Follow Roy on Instagram
• Follow Roy on TikTok
• Connect with Roy on Facebook
• Check Out Roy’s Men’s Health Magazine Feature
• Eating Disorder Statistics

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Rozdziały

1. Snarky Opener (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:32)

3. LGBTQ+ Body Positivity (00:01:13)

4. Tarot (00:02:16)

5. Guest Introduction (00:03:23)

6. Body Image in the Gay Community (00:05:18)

7. Body Positive Fitness (00:18:43)

8. Body Positive LGBTQ+ Representation (00:25:18)

9. Misconceptions About Body Positivity (00:29:42)

10. Working with a Body Positive Fitness Coach (00:32:57)

11. Promoting Body Positivity in the LGBTQ+ Community (00:39:23)

12. Body Image During the Holidays (00:41:18)

13. Episode Closing (00:43:06)

14. Connect with Roy (00:43:39)

15. Connect with A Jaded Gay (00:45:11)